Why can't I be a prick?
Fringe accused of heavy-handed censorship
08/05/2012 … The Edinburgh Fringe has been accused of censorship, double-standards and ‘snottiness’, after refusing to allow stand-up Stuart Goldsmith to call himself a…
2012 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 08 May 2012
Russell Brand lays into 'Katy Perry' heckler
08/05/2012 … Russell Brand shot down a heckler who persistently yelled out the name of his ex-wife Katy Perry with a relentless string of insults – all caught on video.
Mon 07 May 2012
Seinfeld: I'm quitting arena shows
'These things have a critical mass'
07/05/2012 … Jerry Seinfeld says he’s quitting arena shows – as he’s getting too old for it.
Comedy title changed after killing
Fears it could be linked to race case
07/05/2012 … A Ben Stiller comedy has been given a new title to avoid it being linked to the fatal shooting of American teenager Tayvon Martin.
John Bishop immortalised
Wembley honour for Sport Relief efforts
07/05/2012 … John Bishop has been honoured at Wembley Stadium, with a stone marking his achievements in raising £4million for Sport Relief.
Sun 06 May 2012
You Judas!
Tim Minchin to star in Jesus Christ Superstar
06/05/2012 … Tim Minchin is to play Judas in a major revival of Jesus Christ Superstar.
Sat 05 May 2012
BBC One faces sitcom drought
...as rivals compete for pitches
05/05/2012 … The BBC says it is facing a sitcom drought – as all the best ideas are being pitched to ITV, Channel 4 and Sky.
Fri 04 May 2012
The ten billion dollar man
04/05/2012 … 'I always thought Jongleurs was really posh 'cos it sounds French.